Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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refinement | Yes | No | No | No |
improvement | Yes | No | No | No |
refinement (noun) | improvement (noun) |
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the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | the act of improving something |
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | a change for the better; progress in development |
the result of improving something | a condition superior to an earlier condition |
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) | |
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality |